THE VOYAGE ARCHIVE · THE CAPTAIN'S LOG

DAY 16

Chapter II began as the fleet turned south from the North American mainland toward Newfoundland.

SAILORS ABOARD73
STEPS TAKEN20,646,067
DISTANCE COVERED≈ 13,419.9 KM
PROGRESS27.53%
Viking Voyage II Day 16 — Chapter II map
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CAPTAIN'S LOG · DAY 16

CHAPTER II HAS BEGUN.

Seventy-three Vikings carried the fleet to 20,646,067 steps — approximately 13,419.9 kilometres from Greenland.

Since reaching the North American mainland, the crew had added 1,490,589 steps — nearly 969 kilometres. The bow had turned south and Newfoundland was the next destination.

THE DESTINATION IS ON THE MAP.
THE STORY OF HOW WE REACH IT IS NOT.

— Captain Hákon

DAY 16 RECORD

THE NEXT CHAPTER OPENS

Chapter I remained frozen behind the fleet. Day 16 opened Chapter II: North American Mainland → Newfoundland.